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Hey quick question about the future home of the Wings. I remember hearing on the radio that the contract with JLA expired and was up for a 20 year renewal - which i believe was turned down. Also I've heard rumors of a new stadium being built, and that the Wings could call The Palace home for a couple years during construction. I've also heard rumors that the new arena will not be in Detroit's city limits, but in the suburbs. Does anyone know the latest developments and progress on finding a new home for the best team in hockey?

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Hey quick question about the future home of the Wings. I remember hearing on the radio that the contract with JLA expired and was up for a 20 year renewal - which i believe was turned down. Also I've heard rumors of a new stadium being built, and that the Wings could call The Palace home for a couple years during construction. I've also heard rumors that the new arena will not be in Detroit's city limits, but in the suburbs. Does anyone know the latest developments and progress on finding a new home for the best team in hockey?

You forgot one rumor. The Wings and the City of Detroit strike a new deal/contract and the wings stay at the Joe.

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Nothing against the Joe, but I would be disappointed if that is the way things turn out. I suppose the more I think about it the more it seems this will be the case.. I just think the team would look good in a brand new facility. When I heard they declined the 20 year deal it got my hopes up they would get one.

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Officially, Ilitch turned down the extension in order to try to restructure the terms of the lease. There hasn't been any official plans to renovate the Joe or to build a new arena.

Rumor wise, Ilitch recently bought alot of land on Cass within the past year. Also, there have been talks about possibly making a new rink part of the Cobo Project

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